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AP12 BBJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,674 mi
Last recorded125,674 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 125,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 116,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 110,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 110,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,473 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 85,849 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 53,449 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2016 48,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,890 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AP12 BBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP12 BBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP12 BBJ registered?

AP12 BBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AP12 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 BBJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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